There is much talk about how difficult it is to make macarons. Not so. Sure, they are tricky but you only need a few handy tips and believe me; you will soon be making perfect macarons, every time. The first time I made these delicious little French goodies, my attempt was a disaster - see it can happen to a professional too. The reason? I took little notice of the recipe believing it couldn't be that awkward, after all this is basically a meringue.